August 2015 Journal Index

From Cath's DeskHello Cheapskaters,Welcome to another edition of The Cheapskates Journal. I've been writing and putting this monthly newsletter together for 14 years.....read more.....

Cheapskates Tip StoreYoghurt Money SaverApproximate $ Savings: $8 or moreEach tub of yoghurt you buy can be used to make another two batches. Simply keep.....read more.....

Feature ArticleThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Automatic Bill PayingIf you struggle to pay your bills on time or can’t find the time to deal with your finances, auto bill paying is one possible solution. One of the great.....read more.....

Chicken for OneApproximate $ Savings: $3-10If you are looking for an easy way to add some chicken to a dish without having to buy and prepare a whole breast, try tinned chicken. Buy the ones in spring water, drain a little and then add to your.....read more.....

A Thoughtful MomentThe Law of the Garbage TruckOne day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right.....read more.....

Flavoured Hot ChocolatesApproximate $ Savings: up to $5.40 per box of ten sachetsYesterday i was trying one of the new Jarrah flavoured hot chocolate mixes (that I only ever buy on special). I realized that instead of.....read more.....

ArticlesHow to Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company in Good Times and BadThere are times when you may want to negotiate with your credit card company. Perhaps you’ve been shopping for the best rates and discovered.....read more.....

Create a Rug from Recycled PantyhoseIn the mid 1970's I made a wall to wall rug by cutting the crutch out of old pantyhose then cutting what was left into strips and crocheting them in treble.....read more.....

Don't be ScammedWe've all been the target of at least one financial scam over the course of our lives. Some of us aren't even aware of it! Financial frauds lighten wallets in Australia by millions of dollars each year.....read more.....

The Cheapest, Most Effective Stain RemoverApproximate $ Savings: $60 -$120I had an oil based stain on a new top and I didn't have any kid of stain remover handy. I raced to my kitchen cupboard and pulled out my 99 cent dishwashing liquid and put it straight on to the stain.....read more.....

Five things it's worth Spending More OnMost financial experts are concerned with teaching you to conserve your dollars any way you can. However, sometimes, there are actually reasons that you should spend a little more to ultimately save.....read more.....

Breathe Easy and Lice FreeI have been using a few drops of eucalyptus oil in my washing since my daughter was born 10 years ago and was diagnosed with allergy to dust mites. As it turns out the eucalyptus in her clothes helped.....read more.....

Stuck Inside? Get a Head start on Your Summer Clothing Saving PlanStay ahead of the game and you will be a winner. If you are stuck inside this winter due to inclement weather, make the best of it and start your summer savings plan. Many individuals wait until the last.....read more.....

Don't Buy Toilet PaperApproximate $ Savings: $100-$200 per yearI buy $0.95 Coles tissues that lasts my family of three for about a week... whereas one toilet roll lasts one day. A 24 pack of toilet rolls only last 24 days and costs about $20.00 for the good stuff whereas.....read more.....

Dear CathHow to keep stored clothes fresh, a simple and tasty barbecue sauce and the $300 a Month Food Challenge for one are the questions answered this month.read more.....

Fresh Veg all Year RoundIn winter, don't pack your lettuce crispers away. Instead use them to store your broccoli and cauliflower. When you get home from the store, cut off the stalk, but don't throw it away. Put a centimetre or.....read more.....

August Tip SheetHow to Make a Clove PomanderIn my mother's house you'd open a cupboard or wardrobe door and catch a sweet, spicy scent. That fragrance came from pomanders she had made from.....read more.....

Pay it Forward and have a Week's Rent HolidayI am a renter, and I pay an extra $5 per week on my rent. This usually works out so that by Christmas, I am at least a week ahead, so I can just ring up the real estate, check how much in credit.....read more.....

Menu PlannersFill in the meals you plan to eat for the week, fortnight or month and put the plan somewhere prominent: stick it to the front of the fridge with a magnet, blu-tack it to the....read more.....

Twice the Razor RefillsI just had to go out and buy hubby refill blades for his razor costing me nearly $18 for a pack of four. Fed up with this price I logged onto Grocery Run and bought eight refills.....read more.....

On the MenuSlow Cooker SoupsSlow cookers excel at making delicious, hearty soups that are ready when you need them.....read more.....

Quotes of NoteI think the key is for women not to set any limits.~~Martina Navratilova~~read more.....

Clean Hair, Clean HairbrushI wash my hair brush and combs when I am under the shower and I am washing my hair. Carefully brush the hair when it is lathered up with shampoo. It will not only clean the brush or comb but will.....read more.....